Top speed?

[Tom Line]

I think you should consider that just like last year - in the absence of other robots you might be able to hang 10 or 11 tubes. When other robots are present, however, you are sometimes lucky to hang 3 or 4.

I would bet with slow movers on the course and having to dodge other robots, even disregarding hurdling and pushing balls, you'll average 8-10 second lap times.

[Jherbie53]

Originally Posted by Tom Line

I would bet with slow movers on the course and having to dodge other robots, even disregarding hurdling and pushing balls, you'll average 8-10 second lap times.

I've been thinking. With a speed of 10fps it would take you about 5 seconds to travel the length of the field. Double that and add about 5 seconds overall turning time and you get a lap average of 15 seconds. This is of course without anything in your way.

If you did average 15 seconds a lap, the max number of laps you could do in two minutes is 8. Now if you started at the right spot, you can cross the finish line 9 times, scoring 18 points. This is even with traffic.

I'm not really expecting more than 5-7 laps for one robot in a match. No matter how fast you are going.

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by dtengineering

By the way, I note Squirell's reference to NASCAR... but isn't this more like NASACAR?

...and that is exactly why I am referring to each lap around the track as an "orbit"

-dave

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by dtengineering
By the way, I note Squirell's reference to NASCAR... but isn't this more like NASACAR?

Originally Posted by dlavery

...and that is exactly why I am referring to each lap around the track as an "orbit" -dave

I thought the 2008 game theme (driving around the track) was to honor Indianapolis, home of the Indy 500, NASCAR 400 and the 2010 FIRST Championship....

[artdutra04]

We all know the only way to achieve the fastest possible lap time is to wear an white racing suit, and keep your identity secret.

[JoshD]

Originally Posted by artdutra04

We all know the only way to achieve the fastest possible lap time is to wear an white racing suit, and keep your identity secret.

That would be awesome. But how are you gonna find a Stig for every team!

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by dlavery

...and that is exactly why I am referring to each lap around the track as an "orbit"

-dave

Does that mean the Lane Divider has a hidden gravitational force pulling on us that we can use to our advantage as we try and slingshot around it??

[Rick TYler]

Think of the possibilities for raw speed (forgetting the track balls for a moment). Stagger! Differential tire pressures! Jacking! Suspension systems! For the first time, a team with a World of Outlaws car builder will have an advantage!

Do robots push, or do they get loose? Last year, I didn't miss FRC, but this year is going to be painful. What a cool game.

(Actually, since I might be a scorekeeper this year, I think the game really stinks. Video scoring anyone?)